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LIBS 7025 - Thinking in Humanities & Social Sciences

Liberal Studies Part-time Studies Course

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"The same exactness” should not be expected in all areas of study (Aristotle, The Ethics). Each term this course will aim to put this longstanding methodological principle to the test, by examining a common issue from the standpoint of several disciplines within the humanities and social sciences. Instructors (typically three) from different disciplinary backgrounds will lead students in seminar discussion, debate, and problem solving. The overriding issue to be examined may vary from term to term, as will the combination of disciplines or fields of study – e.g. history of ideas, evolutionary psychology, sociology, philosophy, or cognitive science. The particular topic connecting the chosen disciplines or fields will have an historical dimension, and refer to recent research in the humanities and social sciences. Through this cross-disciplinary approach, seminar participants will be encouraged to think about the benefits and limits of thinking within the methods and approaches of a specific discipline. They will also be encouraged to consider the inevitable trade-offs between scope and precision in each discipline when applied to cross-disciplinary issues. Examples of cross-disciplinary issues may include the following: our dual genetic-cultural origins; differences between computational and human thinking; morality as a function of biological and social influences; the nature and limits of human autonomy; the development of the self in civil society.

Prerequisite(s)

BCIT ENGL 1177, or 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above, or 3 credits of a university/college first-year social science or humanities course.

Credits

3.0

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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify ambiguity, controversy and complexity by assessing the relative merits of different interpretations of issues and/or texts.

Recognize and articulate the distinctions between continuity and change, related to course themes. Define the concepts of context, idea, historical period, cultural distinctions, and enduring human concerns (e.g., the individual's relationship to society, technology, authority), as they relate to the overall course topic.

Apply, in course assignments and discussions, cross-disciplinary approaches, ideas, and solutions. Critically read and assess material from disciplines, genres, and eras other than those normally encountered in her/his BCIT technology program.

Evaluate credibility, context, evidence, and soundness of reasoning related to course themes. Compare traditional and contemporary approaches to past and current controversies presented in the course.

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